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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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